Marin Real Estate

Median prices run $1.2–1.6 million, with per-square-foot values around $820–890, and over $1,000 for updated homes. Set in the Ross Valley with a historic downtown of antique shops and locally owned restaurants, San Anselmo is often highlighted for small-town charm paired with genuine walkability.

Median prices run around $1–1.2 million. Fairfax has a distinct, independent character — mountain biking trailheads out the back door, a funky downtown, and a reputation as the county's most laid-back, artsy town.

Median prices run $1.3–1.4 million, the widest price range in the county from condos to estate properties. San Rafael's historic downtown — Victorian architecture, a diverse restaurant scene, and art galleries — is regularly called one of the most vibrant and authentic downtowns in Marin.

Among the more affordable entry points in Marin, with typical values around $1.05–1.1 million. Novato offers larger lots and newer construction than towns closer to the city, and gets recognized for family-friendly neighborhoods and relative value within the county.

Prices span widely, from condos in the low hundreds of thousands to estate homes over $2 million. Greenbrae is known for its central location near the Bon Air shopping area and marina access, appealing to buyers who want quiet residential streets close to everything.

Pricing here is highly variable given limited inventory and large lots — often $1.5–2.5 million depending on proximity to the coast. The appeal is singular: direct beach access, protected open space, and a rural character unlike anywhere else in Marin, drawing buyers who want distance from suburban density entirely.

Prices span a wide range, roughly $650K to $8 million depending on lot and location, reflecting a mix of condos and large estates. Kentfield is known for excellent schools and a quiet, established residential character — a favorite for families prioritizing top-tier public education.

Median prices run around $1.8 million. It's central to everything — shopping, freeway access, schools — and gets consistent praise as one of the most convenient towns in Marin without sacrificing residential quiet.

Median prices run $2.2–2.3 million. Mill Valley's draw is its setting at the base of Mount Tamalpais — redwoods, hiking trail access, and a downtown plaza that regularly shows up on "best small towns" lists for its combination of natural beauty and walkable charm.

Median prices land around $2.5–2.6 million. Larkspur's charm centers on a walkable downtown, the ferry terminal, and tree-lined streets — frequently called one of the most livable small downtowns in the county, with restaurants and shops residents can actually walk to.

Median prices run $2.5–2.8 million, with per-square-foot values between $1,050 and $1,270. Known for its houseboat community, art galleries, and views straight across the bay to San Francisco, Sausalito gets praised for a bohemian-meets-upscale character that's genuinely unlike anywhere else in Marin.

Median prices sit around $4.3–4.5 million. Ross is the county's most storied enclave — massive lots, mature oak canopies, and a strict small-town character preserved by zoning that's kept it low-density for generations. Editorials consistently point to its privacy and prestige as the draw.

Median prices run $4–4.5 million, with per-square-foot values around $1,200. Tiburon draws buyers for its downtown waterfront, ferry access to San Francisco, and a small-town feel that still delivers big-city convenience — often cited as the best of both worlds for commuters who don't want to give up quiet streets.

Median prices regularly clear $8–9 million, the highest in the county, with per-square-foot values often above $1,200. It's a small island community of waterfront and view estates, prized for privacy and unmatched Bay views — the kind of place buyers seek out specifically for scarcity, not just square footage.

Price range: roughly $1.5–$3 million, with wide variation depending on acreage and improvements. Nicasio is defined by land, not square footage — ranch and agricultural-zoned parcels among rolling hills, oak groves, and dense redwood that feel closer to Tahoe or the Pacific Northwest. Quiet, private, and largely undeveloped by design, it draws buyers after real acreage and distance from anything resembling a subdivision.